Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class John Michelli | U.S. Coast Guard District 8 | 01.30.2020
Gillian Lowe, a United States Coast Guard seaman stationed with the Coast Guard ceremonial honor guard in Alexandria, Virginia, and Evan Schillmoller, also a seaman stationed with the ceremonial honor guard, inspect newly arrived trainees at the unit, January 30, 2020. From the moment trainees arrive at the unit and through the following months of training, they will be judged on their......
Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class John Michelli | U.S. Coast Guard District 8 | 01.30.2020
Members of the United States Coast Guard’s ceremonial honor guard practice a flag-folding ceremony at the unit in Alexandria, Virginia, January 30, 2020. The honor guard can be called to render honors at high-profile funerals for other service members and leaders of state. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class John Michelli)...
Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class John Michelli | U.S. Coast Guard District 8 | 01.30.2020
Samuel Smith, a United States Coast Guard seaman stationed with the Coast Guard ceremonial honor guard in Alexandria, Virginia, stands at attention during a morning uniform inspection, January 30, 2020. Each trainee is expected to present impeccable uniform items to their trainers, a feat that takes hours of preparation daily. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class John......
Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class John Michelli | U.S. Coast Guard District 8 | 01.30.2020
James Gold, a United States Coast Guard seaman stationed with the Coast Guard ceremonial honor guard in Alexandria, Virginia, and Gillian Lowe, also a seaman stationed with the ceremonial honor guard, hold up a properly starched shirt during a uniform inspection, January 30, 2020. Trainees have their uniform items meticulously inspected multiple times a day. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty......
Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class John Michelli | U.S. Coast Guard District 8 | 01.30.2020
Trainees in the United States Coast Guard’s ceremonial honor guard practice marching in formation at the unit in Alexandria, Virginia, January 30, 2020. Trainees will march in formation to wherever they are going around the unit during the workday, for even short distances. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class John Michelli)(This photo has been adjusted for exposure and......
Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class John Michelli | U.S. Coast Guard District 8 | 01.30.2020
Members of the United States Coast Guard’s ceremonial honor guard present morning colors at the unit in Alexandria, Virginia, January 30, 2020. Each colors routine is an opportunity for trainees to practice their ceremonial drills. (Photo by John Michelli)...
Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class John Michelli | U.S. Coast Guard District 8 | 01.28.2020
Taylor Sterne, a United States Coast Guard seaman stationed with the Coast Guard ceremonial honor guard in Alexandria, Virginia, performs a manual-of-arms routine in front of the rest of the honor guard, January 28, 2020. This is the final test of his training before becoming fully qualified as a Coast Guard honor guardsman. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class John......
Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class John Michelli | U.S. Coast Guard District 8 | 01.28.2020
Members of the United States Coast Guard’s ceremonial honor guard stand witness to a trainee’s graduation exam in Alexandria, Virginia, January 28, 2020. The “going-up” ceremony is the final requirement for trainees to become fully qualified as honor guardsmen and women. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class John Michelli)(This photo has been adjusted for exposure and......
